Two tracks. One clear statement. Garrett Anthony Rice has released the double single “In the Night Time We Shone” and “Purple Man (For Jimi),” a pairing that works as both a standalone listen and a preview of ‘Equinox,’ his forthcoming double LP.
“In the Night Time We Shone” builds on atmosphere and controlled momentum. Dark contours, a hypnotic rhythm, and a chorus that opens without overreaching, it’s a track that earns its space quietly and confidently. The outro drifts into subtle rhythmic experimentation, leaving an impression that lingers well after the song ends.
“Purple Man (For Jimi)” is the bolder of the two. The Hendrix reference in the title is deliberate, but Rice sidesteps imitation entirely. The cycling riff keeps the track locked in a steady forward push, with a roughened energy that recalls Foo Fighters filtered through something more reflective and personal. It’s a tribute built on absorption, not recreation.
Together, these two tracks point directly toward ‘Equinox,’ the double LP Rice has been building with serious care and precision. The writing here is rooted and deliberate, the work of a songwriter who knows the tradition he’s drawing from and has something distinct to add to it.